Description
A hearty and nutritious soup featuring lentils, carrots, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups dry lentils (green or brown), rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in lentils, broth, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 35m
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 18g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
